Escape the City! Historic 1/1 House in a Secluded Park Setting * Hardwood floors & built in woodwork * Private backyard w/ Patio, Copper Gazebo & Fountain * Airy floor plan w/ great light & energy * 8' ceilings w/ Italian plaster finish * Kitchen has historic-style hex-tile counters & all new GE appliances , built in panty & wall bench * Extra-large Bedroom * 3 walk-in closets (murphy-bed closet in LR is configured as a small office) * Belgian linen curtains in LR * Laundry room * Private house on back of Two-on-a-Lot makes house very secluded * Fenced * Owner lovingly restored the house & lived in for 5 years * Walk to beach, Broadway, 4th Street shops (incl. Portfolio) & art theatre * A rare opportunity to live in the heart of the Park * CALL BELLE TO VIEW: 562-912-1822 * ABOUT CARROLL PARK: Carroll Park was built at the turn of the 20th century as an exclusive beach commnity by John Carroll. It was designated a Historic Landmark District in 1982 when Long Beach recognized the need to preserve its treasured neighborhoods. The Park's unique circular layout gives it a seclusion that is unlike any other historic district in Southern California. One must intentionally enter into Carroll Park to access the inner circle, and upon doing so, immediately feels a sense of escape into a kinder, gentler era. The Park boasts a wide variety of historic architectural styles, old-growth trees, and narrow streets that wind around the four grassy islands anchoring the inner circle. The streets were built for horse and buggy, so traffic is naturally deterred. Historians note that the Park was planned with its complex maze of streets to deter farm and ranch wagons on their way to town. The wagons are gone, but the Park continues to enjoy the absence of through traffic. Throughout the year, residents enjoy the mild microclimate of Bluff Heights, and evenings on the front porch reward them with lovely ocean breezes and beautiful California sunsets. Since the Park ...